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01-16-2013 12:30 PM

PratoN

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul21

I regret buying a car within it's first year of production, and I regret feeling angry and frustrated over this car.

+1

If I had bought a 2013, I'd be praising the Focus and Ford. Instead, I'll probably never buy a new car of any make ever again.

01-16-2013 11:54 AM

paul21

I regret buying a car within it's first year of production, and I regret feeling angry and frustrated over this car. It's just a travel expense to me now, nothing personal.

01-16-2013 10:51 AM

cobie56

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsxrboy

That is the same thing I say about people who buy automatic, how boring. Driving a manual connects you to the car in a way that automatic cannot replicate.

I agree with you, however, i wish ford had seen it's way clear to provide the focus with a state-of-the-art new 6 speed manual (i mean they did it w/ the dct!) instead of the old tried and true fairly obsolete 5 speed they gave us. If i had the option of a 6sp man over a 6sp auto i'd pick the manual for sure.

01-16-2013 10:47 AM

gsxrboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimsterG

The only time I want a manual is on a motorcycle. Why get a manual when you can get a 6 speed and not hassle with a clutch in city traffic? But that's just me.......

That is the same thing I say about people who buy automatic, how boring. Driving a manual connects you to the car in a way that automatic cannot replicate.

01-16-2013 09:43 AM

BaconZombie

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimsterG

The only time I want a manual is on a motorcycle. Why get a manual when you can get a 6 speed and not hassle with a clutch in city traffic? But that's just me.......

Some of us just prefer a manual. I had an automatic for my last car, and swore that my Focus would be a manual. I'm glad for so many reason that I got the 5 speed in my FoFo.

01-16-2013 08:54 AM

JimsterG

The only time I want a manual is on a motorcycle. Why get a manual when you can get a 6 speed and not hassle with a clutch in city traffic? But that's just me.......

01-15-2013 09:59 PM

blknblumark

I would have preferred an ST, but it's primarily the wife's car for city driving and she can't drive stick.

Maybe in a few years...

01-15-2013 05:48 PM

e30og

been an absolute pleasure. Some rattles in the '12 that are not present in my '13. MFT is also very compliant even if a tad slow sometimes. No complaints. Blast to drive, feels substantial and I hope it holds up for the long haul

never buy a brand new design in the first year and stick to stick

01-14-2013 09:41 PM

JPopNC

Not one...been lovin' every minute of it.

01-14-2013 06:52 PM

mattphoto

Had mine into the dealer more than total trips to the dealer for the last 5 cars I owned combined. Constant MFT problems. Parts falling off. Rattles all over the place. It doesn't feel safe. It's doesn't feel like it will last past warranty. I had a piece of the exterior fly off on the highway. I leased it and I will be happy when i hand it back and step out of the last Ford Dealership I will ever be in again. Until then my goal is to make sure everyone I know and respect stays away from Ford and their horrible vehicles. Worst purchase of my life by far. f--kFord.

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